| Mon-Fri | EXECUTIVE SUITE GALLERY. Exhibit hours 9AM-5PM. Orange County Government Center, Goshen. 845-291-2136. |
| First week of May | TULIPS AT THE ARBORETUM. The Orange County Arboretum comes to life the first week of May with a majestic spring bloom display featuring some 34,000 bulbs. The timing of flowering brilliants may vary. Arboretum at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery. 845-457-4900. |
| May-October | WEEKEND MUSIC SERIES. Musical entertainment provided by a variety of artists. 12Noon-4PM. The gazebo in Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com |
| Every first Thurs | REEL ECLECTIC ART AND FOREIGN FILM SERIES. Every first Thursday of the month at 7:00PM. Thrall Library, Middletown. 845-341-5479. www.thrall.org |
| Every Thurs | OPEN MIKE HOSTED BY MIKE BAGLIONE AND TERRY MICHIE. Every Thursday night, mostly unplugged. Signup starts at 6:30PM. Music at 8PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com |
| Every Fri | SEAFOOD AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL. Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| Every Fri-Sun | SYMBOLS OF NEW YORK. Learn interesting facts about our state symbols. Come for an interactive exhibit featuring the state bird, mammal, flower and more. 12PM-4PM. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’ Ogden Gallery, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-5506. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org |
| Daily year round | TWIN OAKS AAA FLEA MARKET. Home Of The 7 Day Flea Market. Specialty auctions, over 55,000 square feet of great vendors. Daily 9AM-8PM. Middletown. 845-344-1780. |
| May 4 Sun | GRAND MONTGOMERY CHAMBER AND THEATRE SERIES. Today marks the Series’ 100th concert and Julie Ziavras, soprano will be accompanied by Steve Margoshes in a program of song. 3PM. New Senior Center, Montgomery. 845-457-9867. |
| May 10 Sat | GILLINDER GLASS SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS. Watch with amazement as talented glass blowers make beautiful and decorative glass objects right before your eyes. Vases, bowls, hanging vases and more, each one a work of art. 10AM-3PM. Last tour at 2:30PM. Gillinder Glass Factory, Port Jervis. 845-856-5375. www.gillinderglassstore.com |
| May 11 Sun | MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH. Treat your Mom to a Mother’s Day she will always remember, with a delectable array of the finest foods and beautiful Hudson River views. Reservations required. 10:30AM-2:30PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com |
| May 11 Sun | MANSION SERIES: TOM PACHECO AND GREG GREENWAY. 3PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net |
| May 11 Sun | HARMONIC HEALING CONCERT WITH TIBETAN SINGING BOWLS. An opportunity for meditation and relaxation as you absorb the healing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls. 8PM. Blooming Grove United Church Christ. 845-496-9311. www.bgucc.com |
| May 17 Sat | GREATER NEWBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Enjoy the music of Glazunov, Reger, Glazunov and Shostakovich. Soloist So Jin Kim will perform on the violin. 8PM. Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh. 845-913-7157. www.newburghsymphony.org |
| May 18 Sun | THE MANSION SERIES: STEVE FORBERT. 3PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net |
| May 23-26 Fri-Mon | MEMORIAL DAY SIDEWALK SALE. Shop 220 designer brand names with additional savings. 9AM-9PM. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com |
| May 25 Sun | USMA CONCERT BAND GUEST ARTIST SERIES: JOHN MCDERMOTT. 3PM. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point. 845-938-2617. www.usma.edu/band |
| May 25 Sat | THE MANSION SERIES: VINNY VALENTINO AND ON 3. An afternoon of World Class Jazz. 8PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net |
| May 27 Tues | HUDSON VALLEY SCIENCE CAFÉ: 7PM. It’s All Good Restaurant, Newburgh. 845-731-3616. www.cafescientifique.org |